Around 20 Tallinn Schools Want to Start the School Day Before 9 a.m.

As of early June, approximately 20 Tallinn municipal schools want to start the next school year earlier than 9 a.m. This contradicts a regulation from the Ministry of Education, which requires schools not to start before 9 a.m.

About a third of Tallinn municipal schools want to start the school day before 9 a.m. in the next school year, which contradicts a requirement set by the Ministry of Education. As of early June, around 20 Tallinn schools have submitted such a request.

A regulation from the Ministry of Education stipulates that the school day cannot begin before 9 a.m. However, several Tallinn schools have expressed a desire to deviate from the existing requirement and start school earlier.

The question of school start times has sparked broader discussion in education circles. An earlier school start may affect students' sleep and health, which is why the Ministry of Education has established this restriction. At the same time, there are schools that see a practical need for an earlier start time.